FAFSA WORKSHOPS
2012
Site Captain/Organizer Training & Resources
This training provides the information necessary to facilitate a successful CFC FAFSA Workshop and is mandatory for organizers and/or designees. Sessions are conducted as in-person and webinar formats on the following dates:
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012
3:30pm - 5:00pm
2012-FAFSA_Presentation [.ppt]
2012 FAFSA Presentation [.pdf]
2012- FAFSA Presentation Spanish [.ppt]
2012 FAFSA Presentation Spanish [.pdf]
FAFSA On-The Web Worksheet in Spanish
Workshop Participant Sign in Sheet
FREE ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE FAFSA AND CAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2012 COLLEGE ADMISSION
About the FAFSA Workshops
What to Expect
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•Financial Aid professionals will be available to answer general and specific questions about completing the FAFSA and CalGrant forms.
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•Most families will be encouraged to complete the FAFSA form in the “on-line” format on computers at Workshop locations. That means that most locations will complete student/family FAFSA forms in computer labs.
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•Many Workshop locations will include a 45-minute power-point presentation with line-by-line instructions to complete the FAFSA form.
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•All locations will host an immigrant student [AB540] counselor presenting college opportunities to students without residency status.
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•Family resource materials will be available to encourage student success.
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•Bring your parent or guardian and their financial documents such as the 2010 Federal income tax return, their W-2 Forms or any records of earned income.
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•Bring your Social Security Card, Driver’s License or Alien Registration Card.
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•If you are under-documented, AB540 experts will work with you to determine alternative opportunities for entering the college of your choice.
Cash for College Workshops, in conjunction with CalGrants, provide free, one-on-one professional financial aid assistance to families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] and Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] is a required form in financial aid application packets whether you want to attend a four-year college/university, community college, vocational or technical school.
Additionally, each Workshop offers an AB540 advisor working personally with each students and/or their family to explore the maximum amount of opportunity for every situation.
Volunteer Support Needed
AB540 + California Dream Act Training & Resources
AB540 volunteers are trained to assist recent immigrants and undocumented families with AB540 legislation information and financial aid opportunities for non-resident students. Sessions are conducted as in-person and webinar formats on the following dates:
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012
10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
12:00pm - 1:30pm
2012 AB540 Presentation [.pdf]
Form Assistant/Financial Aid Training
Form Assistants are trained community volunteers assigned to help families complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] and Cal Grant GPA Verification forms. These volunteers will make final reviews of completed forms to ensure that all pertinent questions are answered and provide minimal content direction and support.
Registration links are forthcoming pending presenter confirmation.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
9:30am - 11:00am
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012
9:00am - 10:30am
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
9:00am - 10:30am
